CSR / Sustainable Development

As a major actor in the development of the tourism industry in French Polynesia and conscious about the challenges linked to its operations (climate-energy, competition, new policies, etc.), Air Tahiti Nui is voluntarily engaged in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative since 2015.Our mission: To ensure sustainable air service that accompanies the development of the tourism industry of French Polynesia, while maintaining profitability and the high safety standards of our operations.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Conscious that French Polynesia is vulnerable to climate change because of its location in the Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui published its first greenhouse gas emission assessment (BEGES), thanks to the support of ADEME Polynesia, to measure and to reduce the impact of its activity on the environment.

Summary of the results of the carbon assessment

95% of CO2 emissions are linked to the combustion of fuel on Air Tahiti Nui flights representing 440 000 tonnes of CO2 eq. over the year 2014; the highest expense item for an airline, Air Tahiti Nui operating mainly on long haul flights. This assessment allowed to identifying secondary emissions items linked to the on-board catering service, the passengers and employees flying with Air Tahiti Nui, etc.